What happened: Caleb Williams connected with Rome Odunze on an opening drive touchdown pass during Sunday night action. Both players joined Chicago as top-10 picks in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. The scoring strike put the Chicago Bears on the board first.

Why it matters: Williams completed 112 of 158 passes for 1267 yards with six touchdowns and one interception in 2026 through five games. Odunze caught 28 passes for 468 yards in 2026 through eight games. That efficiency and rapid development justify viewing the young pairing as an elite foundation.